FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Mortdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Mortdale Small Business Loans
Mortdale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Mortdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Mortdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.